What to Pack on your next UnCruise Adventure
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Pack these on your next UnCruise Adventure:
Lots of Layers
No matter the destination, Mother Nature can be unpredictable. The best way to prepare is to have long and short sleeved layers available, with one heavier layer for the top like a sweater or sweatshirt and jeans or slacks. Remember that cotton can hold dampness – wicking fabrics will keep you more comfortable. Bring lots of socks!
Sunscreen
You will spend a lot of time outdoors in nature wherever UnCruise Adventures goes, and sunscreen is important. In the tropical destinations, it can prevent burns that will ruin your trip. Even in Alaska, it’s a good idea to protect your face and legs. Please join us in protecting the environment by choosing reef-safe sunscreen. UnCruise will also have this available on board.
Camera and Cords
You will go places that very few ever reach with UnCruise Adventures. Jaw dropping glaciers. Families of bears, goats, or otter. Puffins. Old growth forest, from deep within. Trust us, you are going to want as much camera memory as you can bring. Make sure you bring charging cords or batteries as needed! For tropical vacations, an under-water camera is a lot of fun as well.
Appropriate Shoes
In Alaska, the most important footwear is a rubber boot (wellie, galoshes, etc.). You will wear them every day for hikes and wet landings (no nice piers to dock at in the wilderness!)
In Hawaii, a good pair of waterproof sandals with some tread are a good idea. You will hike through a stream to a waterfall.
In Costa Rica & Panama, you must have closed toe shoes to do hiking.
Shady Hat
Hats keep off both the sun and the rain. You will probably experience both on your adventure, and a hat makes things much more comfortable.
Remember to bring warm woolly hats for Alaska and nice shady ones for the tropics.
Waterproof Gear
In Alaska and the Pacific Northwest, you are in a temperate rainforest. In Costa Rica & Panama and in the Galapagos, you are in a tropical climate. You will likely have rain for at least part of your trip. A waterproof light jacket as a top layer and waterproof rain pants are a very good idea for Alaska and the Pacific Northwest especially. They are lightweight and can be inexpensive – and they will make a huge difference in your comfort. Uncruise goes out rain or shine!
Cozzie
In Hawaii, Mexico, Costa Rica & Panama, and the Galapagos, you will have multiple opportunities for snorkelling. Be sure that you bring a swimsuit that you are comfortable moving in. A rash guard and/or swim tights or capris give more sun protection and keep you warmer for longer in the water. In the Pacific Northwest, the Rivers, and especially Alaska, the suit will serve you well in a hot tub as a wonderful way to unwind after a chilly polar plunge or mountain hike.
Your Curiosity
You will have so many opportunities to learn something new on an UnCruise Adventure. Learn a new skill. Try something you never have – maybe always wanted to. Be willing to really see and experience the world around you in these special places. Be curious about everything. The animals from air to land to sea. The plants. The local cultures. Soak it all in.
Patience, Patience
The old saying goes “Did everybody pack their patience?” Corny we know, but travelling does require a certain amount of flexibility and patience. International and domestic travel runs us through a certain number of hoops. The goal is worthwhile, and you will have a much better time if you can go with the flow.
Adventurous Spirit
An UnCruise Adventure is not a passive holiday. It’s an adventure. Be ready to get outdoors and stretch your wings a bit. Use muscles you haven’t in a while! Trust the crew to encourage and enable you to do the things that you want to do. Stand up paddle board. Bushwhack off trail. Snorkel with sea lions. Heck, try the vegetarian food – we promise it’s amazing! Take this cruise in both hands and make it yours.